29 upcoming events in Dartmouth · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Pumpkins, Plants and Poisons: Halloween Trail at Greenway
Interactive Halloween-themed trail at the National Trust's Greenway house and garden near Dartmouth.
Event Cinema: Hadestown The Musical, The Flavel
The Flavel screens the acclaimed Tony-winning musical Hadestown on its cinema screen, a cosy evening of big-stage theatre in Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Food Festival Opening Night Party
Local caterers kick off Dartmouth Food Festival weekend with a party in Market Square.
Cider Masterclass with Barny Butterfield
Cider masterclass at Dartmouth Yacht Club.
Dartmouth Food Festival
Three-day celebration of South West food and drink held across Dartmouth's quay and town centre during October half term, with tastings and cookery demonstrations.
Dartmouth Food Festival 2026
One of the UK's leading food festivals with celebrity chef demonstrations, artisan producer stalls and tastings across Dartmouth.
Frightlights: A Halloween Adventure
Halloween-themed evening illuminated adventure event in Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Fourth Saturday Artisan Market
Monthly artisan market in Dartmouth's Old Market Square.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, The Flavel
Half-term family screenings of the Aardman Shaun the Sheep film at The Flavel, with several showings across the week.
November 2026
Explorer Series: Monty Halls, The Flavel
Marine biologist and adventurer Monty Halls shares tales of his expeditions in an evening talk at The Flavel, part of its Explorer Series of speakers.
RBO: La Fille Mal Gardee (live broadcast)
Royal Ballet & Opera live-relay screening of the comic ballet at The Flavel.
Coleton Fishacre Guided Walk by the Coast
Volunteer-led guided coastal walk from the National Trust's art deco Coleton Fishacre estate near Kingswear, taking in clifftop views along the South Devon coast.
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra, The Flavel
Violins, accordion and double bass bring Hungarian and Eastern European folk tunes to The Flavel for a lively evening of live music.
Dart River Fishing Competition
Anglers compete on the Dart estuary over a November weekend in this local fishing contest, adding some working-waterfront colour to the town.
Beatles Complete
Tribute concert performing the Beatles' catalogue live at The Flavel.
Folk at The Flavel: Flook
Folk music concert by the band Flook at The Flavel Arts Centre.
International Classical Series: Alexander Ullman, The Flavel
Pianist Alexander Ullman performs in The Flavel's International Classical Series, bringing a concert-hall recital to an intimate Dartmouth venue.
Magical Christmas Experience at Pennywell Farm
Early seasonal festive attraction for families at Pennywell Farm.
Christmas Scenes & Illuminations
Christmas scenes and light illuminations with character trails and activities in Dartmouth.
Candlelit Dartmouth
Festive lantern parade through Dartmouth's streets led by a giant Mayflower lantern, ending in Royal Avenue Gardens to welcome Father Christmas by boat.
Dartmouth Christmas Market & Late Night Shopping
Christmas market with stalls, food and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens and along Dartmouth Quay, with late-night independent shop openings.
December 2026
Coleton Fishacre Guided Walk by the Coast (December)
Free winter guided walk led by volunteers along the coast from the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre garden and house, near Kingswear.
Peter Knight's Gigspanner Trio, The Flavel
Violinist Peter Knight, formerly of Steeleye Span, leads his inventive folk trio in a live gig at The Flavel, mixing English tradition with improvisation.
Crab Pot Lights (RNLI), Coronation Park
Festive evening in Coronation Park by the Dart, where the town's crab pot Christmas lights are switched on in support of the RNLI lifeboat charity.